Cuypers rally Chicago Fire to 1-1 draw against Orlando City

Hugo Cuypers scored midway through the second half to rally the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 draw against Orlando City on Wednesday night.

Cuypers scored for the fourth time in his first season with Chicago (2-8-6), thanks to assists from defender Arnaud Souquet and Maren Haile-Selassie to find the net in the 70th minute. Haile-Selassie's contribution came after replacing Thomas Barlow in the 61st minute.

The Fire gained a point but saw their winless streak reach nine in a row. Chicago's last victory was 2-1 at home against the Houston Dynamo on April 6.

Orlando City (4-6-5) took the lead in the 4th minute when Facundo Torres slipped a shot out of the crowd past Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady for his second goal of the season. It was the 32nd goal of Torres' career, moving him ahead of Nani into second place on the club's all-time list. Cyle Larin leads with 44.

Brady turned away a shot for the Fire. Pedro Gallese saved a shot for Orlando City.

Defender Robin Jansson made his club-record 175th appearance for Orlando City in all competitions.

Orlando City is now 25-22-21 away from home under coach Oscar Pareja, including 12-6-6 since the start of 2023. Only FC Cincinnati, with 13, has more wins on the road. road over this period.

Orlando City remains on the road to face the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. The Fire will host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.

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